Conferences

Welcome to National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTF)

The purpose of the NTF is to provide environmental professionals from tribes, EPA, and other organizations an opportunity to meet and
discuss current policies, regulatory initiatives, funding, and technical topics in air quality. The NTF is a cooperative endeavor
co-sponsored by The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA), made
possible by funding from US EPA and sponsorships from the entities listed below.

** UPDATE! Be sure to stick around after the conference ends on Thursday, May 19th for the “Breath of Fresh Air 5K” fun run and walk from 5-7 pm!
Conference attendees will be able to register for the event, which takes participants around Goat Island to see the falls, and starts and ends at the Seneca
Resort and Casino.

This conference is designed to provide a forum for tribes, federal agencies, and other organizations with interests in air quality and climate change to share with and
learn from one another. Conference highlights include:

The latest on climate change, indoor air quality, and much, much more!

2016 NTF Sponsors:
ITEP & NTAA would like to thank the following sponsors for generously supporting the 2016 NTF:

Platinum-Level Sponsor: Lakes Environmental

Gold-Level Sponsor: Agilaire LLC

Sponsors & Exhibitors:

Interested in sponsoring this premier conference for environmental professionals? The NTF annual conference is a
must-attend event for tribal environmental professionals from across the country, and draws solid participation
from senior US EPA officials and other Federal, State and Local agencies. Hundreds attend our conference annually
to present research, learn and discuss air quality and climate change issues for Indian Country and Alaska.

By becoming a sponsor, your organization is affirming its focus on environmental quality and helping to support
idea-sharing and inspiration-gathering among attendees. Sponsorships will be used to enhance the overall conference
experience for all attendees, however if you have specific items you wish to sponsor, please let us know.

* Due to conference agenda and meeting room layout, exhibitor booths will experience very limited exposure during
conference breakout sessions; fees have been discounted to compensate.

Presentations, Posters and Training Sessions:

We want to hear from YOU at this conference! Present a poster, host a training session, or give a presentation. The more we can do to highlight and enhance the great work of tribes, the more we'll learn from
one-another and improve the welfare of our communities! Travel support may be available for tribal presenters; to request travel assistance, see the presentation request form linked below.

Is there a topic or issue you would like hear about at NTF? Do you have a specific training need that you would like to see offered in conjunction with NTF? Click HERE to make a suggestion.

Eco-Café Exhibit & Poster Session:
The Eco-Café is a unique session held during the NTF when conference attendees circulate to a variety of tables or exhibits
where they are able to ask questions and interact one-on-one with others. It is an opportunity to present a special project,
conduct outreach on a topic, or highlight resources and services available. The Eco-Café is always THE favorite session of
the Forum, and with your participation, it will be again!

Registration fees may be repaid in the event of a cancellation via reimbursement only (no direct refunds). To request a registration
fee reimbursement, please contact ITEP.
NOTE: in order to process reimbursements of any kind, Northern Arizona University requires completion of its
Substitute W-9 form;
if you are not willing to submit the information required, it is recommended you pay your registration fee on-site.

Optional Sessions:

The following sessions are FREE, however, registration is required and is completed separately from the NTF conference registration;
individuals may register for any pre-conference session alone if desired. See below for session details and registration
information. (NOTE: some session details are still being finalized; check back for updates).

TRAINING SESSIONS - Monday, May 16, 2016

Building Dynamics and Radon Entry Technical Training Session: Monday May 16, 8:30 am – 5:00 pmThis full-day training will consist of classroom lectures and hands-on practice addressing building diagnostics,
radon mitigation and Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC). Tribal housing, environmental and other staff involved in
construction/maintenance of tribal buildings are invited to attend. A pre-training webinar will be held prior to the session
to provide background information on radon occurrence and risk reduction. Webinar details will be provided to all session
registrants. Scholarships may be available for tribal attendees—request scholarships when registering for this session.
Topics include: Evaluation of mitigation/RRNC systems; Review of diagnostic equipment and modern building techniques;
Hands-on activity with construction materials needed for passive radon mitigation systems. Certificates of Completion
will be provided to attendees who complete the entire session. Session registration is required. For more information,
contact Brandy Toft (air@lldrm.org or 218-335-7429) or Shimek.Susie@epa.gov.

Clean Air Act (CAA) 101 Training Session: Monday May 16, 8:30 am – 12:00 pmThis half-day training session will provide attendees with a brief overview of the terms and concepts related to
ambient (outdoor) air quality management and an overview of the Clean Air Act as it applies to tribes. Anyone attending
the NTF that is new to the field of air quality is encouraged to attend this session; it is also strongly recommended
prior to the Clean Power Plan session that follows. Topics include: Air pollutants, sources and health effects;
Regulating air pollution (Clean Air Act); Tribes and air quality management.Session registration is required. For more
information, contact McKelvey.Laura@epa.gov.

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Opportunities for Tribes Training Session: Monday May 16, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm:This half-day training session will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the Climate Change and some of the implications for tribal communities and resources that available to tribes to mitigate climate
change through Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy projects. Session registration is required; attending the CAA101 Session is strongly recommended for those with limited air quality experience. For more information, contact
McKelvey.Laura@epa.gov.

Several field trips are being planned for Monday, May 16. Please check back soon for details.

NTAA MEETING - Tuesday, May 17, 2016

NTAA Membership Annual MeetingThe National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) members
will be holding their Annual Meeting as a working lunch on Tuesday, May 17. The meeting is open to any representatives of
NTAA Member Tribes. Not sure if your Tribe is a member? Check here.
Becoming a member is free and easy! If you are interested in more information on becoming an NTAA Member, or the
activities of the NTAA, please contact Andy Bessler, NTAA Project Director. No registration required.

Scholarship Request:

The deadline to request scholarships is March 18, 2016.

Individuals selected for scholarship will have the registration fee waived.

Scholarships will be issued by reimbursement AFTER the conference to help cover eligible expenses including
airfare, mileage, and meals up to the amount of $700.00 (for Alaska Native Villages, the scholarship amount will be $1200.00).

Scholarship recipients will have up to 5 nights (Sunday 5/15-Thursday 5/19) lodging pre-paid; reservations will be made by ITEP on behalf of
scholarship recipients.

ITEP will provide ONE scholarship per tribe (in addition to approved tribal presenters) to help cover eligible travel expenses for tribal
employee(s).

If a scholarship request is denied, you may still attend the conference, however you will have to submit a new registration form and pay the
registration fee. You will also be responsible for all travel-related expenses and arrangements.

Agenda:

Conference Program:

Hotel:

For individuals receiving travel support from ITEP or NTAA: Lodging arrangements will be made by ITEP for scholarship recipients,
eligible presenters and NTAA Executive Committee members; please DO NOT contact the hotel directly if your lodging will
be paid by ITEP. All other attendees must make hotel reservations directly with the hotel. If you need to cancel your
hotel reservations, contact the hotel directly at 1-877-873-6322.

For individuals paying on own: a group block reservation has been made at the Seneca Niagara Resort, located at 310
Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303. The group lodging rate is $83.00/night, plus occupancy fees ($15/night for standard
rooms; $25/night for suites). This rate is available until April 15, 2016 and is only valid for reservations made by calling
the hotel directly (it will not be accepted for online reservations), or until group rooming block has been exceeded.
It is strongly recommended that you make hotel reservations as early as possible. For reservations, contact the hotel
by phone at 1-877-873-6322; reference “Northern Arizona University” for the group block rate. A credit card will be
required at time of booking to secure the room reservation.

Off-site Lodging options are available at the following nearby hotels. No group blocks have been established at these hotels, this information is being
provided to help attendees find a hotel within walking distance from the Seneca Niagara Resort. IMPORTANT! Shuttle transportation will NOT be provided to off-site
hotels for the conference or the airport.

Airport Shuttles:
Due to limited ground transportation options in the area, this year’s tribal co-hosts have secured chartered shuttles to/from the Buffalo International
Airport (BUF) for conference attendees lodging at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino (NOTE: other area hotels will NOT be serviced by the shuttle). Shuttle
reservations are no longer being accepted, however please see the Shuttle Schedule below to see if there will be a shuttle available at the time needed.
Alternate transportation options include local taxi or ride-share services, which can be obtained from Ground Transportation at the Buffalo Airport.